The fact that alcohol and pregnancy are incompatible is constantly repeated by doctors of all times and peoples. But there are too bold or frivolous ladies who try to disagree with this. As an argument in favor of "moderate" drinking in the early stages of pregnancy, studies of some foreign scientists or examples from the life of their own acquaintances are cited.
In fact, the first trimester of pregnancy can be divided into two periods, in each of which ethanol affects the fetus in a different way:
- the first 10-12 days from the moment of conception;
- from 12–13 days to the end of the first trimester of pregnancy.
The effect of alcohol on the fetus in the first 10-12 days from the moment of conception
A woman is already born with a full set of follicles (about 500 thousand), and throughout later life they just die, no new ones are formed. This is not scary, because only 400-500 of them will mature during the entire childbearing period.
But under the influence of alcohol, the follicles begin to die more intensively, and some are damaged. If a spermatozoon fertilizes a diseased egg, then subsequently the child may be born with a congenital pathology. The less a woman drinks alcohol, the healthier her eggs are.
Even strong alcohol drunk immediately after conception or in the first few days after it will not affect the state of the fertilized egg. If the egg was originally healthy, then the division process is carried out according to the plan laid down by nature.
It is dangerous that in the body of a future mother, ethanol provokes an increased secretion in the fallopian tubes. It is through these tubes, intensively dividing along the way, that the egg travels to the uterus in the first 4–5 days after conception. If the fallopian tubes are clogged, the fetus will get stuck and attach directly to the tube.
When the embryo, already consisting of 58 cells, enters the uterus on the 4-5th day after conception, it begins to implant, its outer shell, the chorion, is formed. Up to the 13th day, while there is no placental circulation system yet, alcohol drunk by the mother can kill the embryo and provoke a miscarriage. But alcohol cannot cause any disease of the fetus.
Everything said is true about those women who drink little, rarely and only high-quality alcoholic beverages. Of course, when planning a pregnancy, it is better to give up alcohol altogether, but anything can happen in life.
If the expectant mother, not yet knowing about the pregnancy, drank alcohol in the first one and a half weeks after conception, you should not worry: this will not affect the health of the baby. Of course, it is imperative to check whether an ectopic pregnancy has occurred.
The effect of alcohol on the condition of the fetus from the 13th day after conception
Approximately on the 13th day after conception, the creation of the placental circulatory system begins. Now the fetus receives oxygen and all the nutrients from the mother's body. Alcohol drunk by a woman causes vasoconstriction, as a result, an unborn child experiences hypoxia - oxygen starvation.
Ethanol perceives as poison even the liver of an adult healthy person. The fetal liver is just being formed, it cannot cope with the poison. And thanks to the placental circulation system, the blood of the fetus has the same percentage of alcohol as that of the mother.
In the first trimester, all organs of the embryo are formed. The fetus is especially sensitive from the 28th to the 49th day, when the baby's facial features are laid. Ethanol poisoning can adversely affect the appearance of the baby.
Here are just some of the consequences of ethyl alcohol poisoning and fetal hypoxia in the first trimester of pregnancy:
- fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Babies with severe disease often die a few years after birth. If they survive, they are significantly behind their peers in development. Often such children have difficulty seeing or hearing. It is very difficult to teach them anything, as it is difficult for babies to concentrate in order to learn new information. A child with a pronounced FAS is easily recognizable by a small head, a flat face (the structure of parts of the face is underdeveloped), and a short chin. The eyes are small, the bridge of the nose is low, the nose is short and upturned;
- disorders in the work of the brain and spinal cord;
- damage to the nervous system. At a minimum, children suffer from hyperactivity, subject to frequent mood swings. In severe cases - psychosis, manic disorders, suicidal tendencies;
- disorders in the genital area: in boys - cryptorchidism, in girls - pathologies of the reproductive organs.
For a mother, drinking alcohol in early pregnancy often results in miscarriage or premature birth. But even if the baby was born normal, you should not relax. Sometimes the consequences appear during puberty, when a smart and obedient child suddenly turns into an angry, unreasonable teenager.
What to do if a pregnant woman wants alcohol
Often, pregnant women experience cravings for alcoholic beverages with a pronounced taste: beer, wine, alcoholic cocktails. There is an opinion that if a pregnant woman wants something, then she certainly needs to be given it: they say, the body itself knows what is good for it. The trouble is that craving for alcohol is really a signal from the body about the lack of certain substances, only incorrectly interpreted by the brain.
Let's try to figure it out:
- the desire to drink beer indicates a lack of vitamins, in the first place - B, C, D, E, folic acid. Folic acid is vital for DNA synthesis, which is intense in the body of the fetus. Pregnant women need to take preparations containing folic acid, since it does not come enough with food;
- the desire to drink wine is often a sign of low hemoglobin, developing anemia, deficiency of vitamin C, iron. In such cases, doctors prescribe hematogen, iron-containing drugs;
- craving for alcoholic cocktails arises from a lack of fresh fruit in the diet. If fruits cannot be eaten (for example, they cause allergic reactions), the doctor will recommend the necessary vitamins.
The desire to drink beer during pregnancy indicates a lack of vitamins or other substances in the body. Thus, the desire to drink alcohol in early pregnancy can neither be satisfied nor ignored. It is necessary to consult a doctor, take tests, find out what substances are missing in the body and make up for their deficiency by changing the diet and taking vitamins.
Women love beer no less than men, and during pregnancy, the desire for a foamy drink increases significantly. Perhaps this is due to a yeasty taste, or maybe the body simply lacks vitamin B. So is it possible for the expectant mother to treat herself to a glass or is it a risk to the baby's health?
How beer affects the mother's body
The composition of the foamy drink contains not only alcohol and yeast, but also a lot of flavor enhancers, preservatives, as well as cobalt salts. V Lately beer is produced from powder materials, maltose syrup, rice components and various chemical additives are used in production. All these ingredients harm the health of mother and child, while greatest danger represents the consumption of beer in the first trimester, when the systems and organs of the baby are formed
Also, the frequent use of a yeast drink affects the hormonal system of a woman who is already in the process of rebuilding due to the onset of pregnancy. If the abuse of beer makes men more “feminine”, then for girls everything happens the other way around. Male hormones (testosterone, adrenaline) begin to predominate in the body, which is why various failures and disorders are possible. For example, the expectant mother starts abnormally quickly, the normal functioning of the mammary glands stops, and excessive hair growth appears. Also, changes in hormonal levels increase the likelihood of oncology.
From the regular use of a glass or two, the internal systems of the body begin to suffer: cardiovascular (alcohol dilates blood vessels, leads to a decrease in pressure), digestive (the work of the digestive tract is disturbed, peristalsis worsens), nervous. The liver suffers most of all, which must filter and remove harmful compounds, alcohol.
It also "goes" to the brain, the vessels inside of which are constantly expanding, providing an excessive flow of blood to the areas. Many negative consequences arise precisely because of salts and other cobalt compounds, which are designed to make the foam thicker and denser.
additionally And, finally, beer stimulates appetite, which is already quite good in pregnant women. This leads to overeating of unhealthy snacks, fatty and salty foods, which is why a woman quickly gains fat in the thighs and abdomen.
Foamy drink and healthy offspring
Abuse of beer in the 1st and 3rd trimester (the formation of organs and internal systems, development) leads to serious deviations, pathologies, structural defects and deformities. Doctors diagnose frozen pregnancy, intrauterine growth retardation, among lovers of alcohol.
Articles are circulating in magazines and the Internet that beer is a storehouse of vitamin B and healthy yeast. It is absurd to try to get these valuable elements from an alcoholic beverage. Beer contains carbon dioxide, which disrupts intestinal motility, causes bloating in the stomach of mother and baby.
A dangerous consequence of drinking a foamy drink is the development of fetal alcohol syndrome. Such children lag behind their peers in mental and physical development all their lives.
It is well known that alcohol abuse is a negative habit, undesirable for any person. However, a glass of wine at the festive table is not considered overkill, even for a woman. But what about the expectant mother, who only recently found out what the baby is expecting? Can she afford at least a little alcohol or is it categorically contraindicated?
The degree of influence of alcohol on the developing embryo (fetus) depends on the duration of pregnancy. It is especially important to know how alcohol affects it at an early stage of intrauterine development, because it is at this time that all the organs of a little man are formed.
Alcohol in the first days and weeks after conception
Most expectant mothers consciously refuse alcohol, as soon as they find out about the onset of pregnancy. It is alarming only the fact that a woman usually finds out about the completed conception only some time after the delay in menstruation.
All this time (usually up to two to three weeks, or even longer, from the moment of fertilization of the egg) about possible pregnancy one can only guess. In most cases, a woman continues to lead a normal life, periodically attending festive events, not really thinking about the quality of the food and drinks she consumes.
In this case, the fertilized egg is already moving towards the uterus in order to attach to its wall. During this period, alcohol can enter the body if the expectant mother drinks a glass of wine, a little vodka or a glass or two of beer. Can alcohol be so early term harm the baby?
This situation worries some women so much that they even think about terminating the pregnancy if they suddenly remember that they drank alcohol shortly after the sexual intercourse, which ended with the fertilization of the egg. Is it necessary to be so dramatic about an occasional drinking episode?
The opinion of doctors about drinking alcohol immediately after pregnancy
Of course, experts unanimously argue that alcohol in the first month of pregnancy should be excluded from the menu of the expectant mother. Ideally, you should give up alcohol as soon as you decide to plan a pregnancy.
If we consider real situations, then not every pregnancy is planned, and there is often a case of alcohol intake by a woman who did not know about her condition.
During this period, the sperm enters the egg ready for fertilization, the initial cell division and the movement of the embryo towards the uterus. If any intense adverse effect is exerted on the woman's body at this stage (disease with high temperature, severe poisoning, including alcohol, etc.), then the fertilized egg will be rejected, i.e. miscarriage very early. In this case, the woman may not know that she was pregnant, taking the moderate bleeding that has arisen for the next menstruation, which began with a slight delay. 
If the intake of alcohol was moderate and this did not have a negative impact on the embryo, then the intrauterine development of the future person will go on as usual, and it is only important to refrain from drinking alcohol in the future.
First trimester: the effect of alcohol on the embryo
After reaching the uterine cavity and securely fixing on its inner surface, the embryo continues to develop. During this period, it is especially vulnerable, because literally every day new organs begin to form or those whose rudiments have already been formed continue to develop. Any negative impact, whether it is alcohol intake, an infectious disease or poisoning with stale food, can lead to negative consequences, up to serious defects in intellectual development or body structure.
Every expectant mother should know how alcohol affects the developing body in the first trimester of pregnancy. In particular, these are the consequences:
- vasospasm in the uterus and the resulting oxygen starvation of the embryo;
- violation of the process of absorption of vitamins and other useful substances by the developing embryo;
- chronic ethanol poisoning of embryonic tissues and the possible subsequent development of fetal alcohol syndrome in a child. Children born with such a disorder have distinctive facial features, lag behind in development, and often suffer from problems with hearing, memory, etc.
The expectant mother should also take into account that usually alcoholic gatherings are accompanied by smoking in the company. Even if the woman herself does not smoke, passive smoking will certainly be harmful to the fetus.
In a state of intoxication, it is difficult to control the quality and composition of food eaten, hygiene requirements are often violated, which can cause infection of a woman and fetus with infectious diseases.
Thus, if there is a desire to give birth to a healthy baby, it is better to give up alcohol for the period of gestation, especially at an early stage, which is critical for the health of the future person. 
Is it possible to drink wine early?
There is an opinion among some people that the expectant mother needs to give up only vodka and other strong drinks, and wine containing not so much alcohol will not harm the baby. Are they right?
On the question of whether it is possible to drink wine in the first trimester, it is better to get an answer from experts.
About alcohol in the first weeks of pregnancy, the doctor's opinion will be unequivocal: alcohol harms the baby. Wine does contain less alcohol than vodka, but it is usually drunk in larger quantities than strong alcohol, so in the end the degree of intoxication and harm to the body will be comparable when drinking these drinks.
So, 200 grams of ordinary dry or semi-dry wine contains 20 grams of pure alcohol. This corresponds to 50 grams of 40-degree vodka.
However, many people think that 50 g of vodka for a pregnant woman is bad, and a glass of wine is nothing special. They are fundamentally wrong! If the expectant mother is already trying to hide the fact of pregnancy and does not intend to declare a categorical rejection of alcohol, you can only sip a little wine at the festive table - no more than two or three small sips.
Is champagne allowed during pregnancy?
A woman should have a similar attitude towards champagne. In fact, this fizzy drink is the same wine containing alcohol in approximately the same amount.
However, champagne has one danger that puts it in the category of less desirable drinks. Any champagne contains air bubbles that rise beautifully in the glass. Thanks to these bubbles, the drink is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and, accordingly, intoxication occurs faster. That is why it is undesirable for expectant mothers to drink champagne in the first trimester of pregnancy, and even better - the entire period of bearing a baby. Even at the festive table, it is better to limit yourself to a symbolic two or three sips, citing a possible headache after taking this drink.
Beer at the beginning of pregnancy: consequences
Alas, the use of a foamy drink has become a habit for many women, especially on the eve of the weekend or when meeting with friends. But is it possible for pregnant women to have beer in the 1st trimester?
Oddly enough, but some expectant mothers claim that with the onset of pregnancy, they began to be “drawn” to beer. The smell and taste of this drink suddenly seemed extremely attractive to them. Since it is believed that the pregnant woman’s body itself “knows” better what it needs, these women considered it possible to drink beer, citing “benefit” for the baby.
Doctors strongly disagree with such a common misconception. Drinking beer while pregnant means forcing your child to subsequently pay for indulging a bad habit.
The negative impact of an intoxicating drink on a developing embryo has long been proven by doctors. If a woman allows herself to get carried away with beer in the first trimester, there may be deviations in the physical development or future intellectual abilities of the baby. Every day during the first three months of pregnancy, a bookmark occurs. important organs baby, and disrupting this process by taking alcohol-containing drinks is unforgivable recklessness.
Beer can cause oxygen starvation of the fetus, which leads to a deterioration in the nutrition of the little man. In addition, this drink excessively activates the work of the urinary system of a woman, adding work to the kidneys, which already function during pregnancy in an enhanced mode.
Thus, the consequences of alcohol in the first trimester can be extremely fatal, and it is not so important whether it is a glass of vodka or a glass or two of intoxicating drink.
Is non-alcoholic beer allowed for a future mother?
A common piece of advice often given by short-sighted people around you is to replace regular beer with a soft drink. Is it permissible for a future mother to drink non-alcoholic beer regularly in the 1st trimester?
Of course, such a drink does not contain alcohol, but this is almost its only advantage.
There are many disadvantages of non-alcoholic beer, and these are:
- the presence of yeast, which is used to make the drink;
- the presence of chemical additives that give such a drink a taste and aroma similar to ordinary beer. These ingredients are not safe even for a person in their normal state, to say nothing about expectant mothers and the possible impact of various "E-shek" on the body of a developing baby;
- the presence of preservatives, which manufacturers generously add to a soft drink in order to extend the period of its sale.
Why do pregnant women sometimes crave beer so much? The whole point is the high content of B vitamins in this drink. Of course, the nutrients are necessary for the unborn baby, but you can completely “deceive” your body by eating foods containing these vitamins in even more quantities.
Cravings for beer can be reduced or completely eliminated by including foods rich in B vitamins in the diet: bread, cereals, nuts, corn, buckwheat, beans, liver and others.
The harm of alcohol to the body of a developing embryo is directly proportional to the amount of alcohol consumed. You should not risk the health of your own child, relying on "maybe" and indulging in bad habits. Each step towards giving up unhealthy and unnecessary habits is an investment in the future of the baby and, ultimately, in the well-being of your family.
Maria Sokolova
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"Scary stories" about the consequences of alcohol taken during pregnancy, a lot has been told. Every adult woman, and even more so the one who is preparing for the appearance of a baby, knows perfectly well that alcohol and pregnancy do not combine. But it’s not even about the dangers of alcohol, but, in fact, that many consider abuse and occasional use to be different concepts. And also about the fact that the expectant mother should not deny herself anything.
Is it so?
Safe doses of alcohol during pregnancy - do they exist?
Many of the women have heard that a glass of red wine is even good for a pregnant woman. Of course, this alcoholic drink has its positive properties - it can increase appetite and even hemoglobin levels.
But will this wine be good for the fetus, albeit in such a small amount?
What facts confirm (deny) alcohol harm to the fetus?
- Scientists once proved that exactly half of the alcohol consumed crosses the placenta . That is, the child automatically "consumes" wine with his mother.
- All organisms are different. There are no hard limits or fixed doses permissible for the adoption of alcohol by a pregnant woman. For one, half a glass of wine can be considered too much, and for another, a glass of beer is the norm.
- There is no difference between drinks of different strengths. They are equally harmful .
- There is no such thing as a safe dose of alcohol .
- Can be a threat to the fetus any kind of alcoholic drink .
Common reasons expectant mothers drink alcohol
A future mother, for whom pregnancy is no longer a secret, but confirmed by a certificate from a consultation and a reflection in the mirror, is unlikely to consciously risk the health of the unborn baby and take alcohol. But the reasons are different:
- Holidays, on which a glass or two for the company flies unnoticed.
- Habit "sip a beer" on a hot day.
- The body "requires" beer or wine (which is often the case with pregnant women).
And other reasons such as abuse
(or, more simply, alcoholism) - we will not discuss them.
With any option, it is worth, first of all, to think - is this alcoholic “dubious” pleasure worth the health of the unborn child?
Why is a pregnant woman often drawn to beer?
A well-known fact is that many expectant mothers are drawn to beer during pregnancy. Moreover, even those who previously categorically did not perceive this drink. There is nothing surprising in such a desire - the taste preferences of expectant mothers are changing
according to changes in the body. The lack of certain substances causes a desire for something “sort of”, and beer is one of these whims. What do doctors say about this?
- Every sip of alcohol the expectant mother shares equally with the baby - this should be remembered first of all.
- Drink up a couple of sips of beer - not scary, but only if this desire is really so strong that it is impossible to overcome it.
- Harmful substances contained in beer can pass to the baby through the placenta and lead to child's oxygen deprivation , as well as other consequences. Particularly harmful are phytoestrogens (in hops), preservatives and poisonous compounds, the presence of which is noted in all cans.
- Nonalcoholic beer is considered no less harmful than containing alcohol.
It is known that such a strange whim of the expectant mother, like craving for beer, is explained vitamin B deficiency. V most this vitamin is present in regular carrot
. Also worth noting are products such as:
- Potato
- Eggs and cheese
- Certain types of bread
- Row fermented milk products
- nuts
- Liver
- Yeast (in particular, beer)
If the desire "at least a sip of beer" does not leave future mother, it is better to choose live beer
, without preservatives and dyes.
The effect of alcohol on the fetus in the first weeks of pregnancy
For the unborn child, the most dangerous and responsible is considered mother's first trimester of pregnancy . Of particular note is the period that begins With - at this time, the main systems and organs of the child's body are formed. Therefore, even a minimum of alcohol can be the “last straw” that can cause developmental pathologies. We are not even talking about moderate, but constant alcohol consumption - it significantly increases the risk of miscarriage.
What exactly is the danger of alcohol taken in the first trimester?
- Toxic Substances , which are present in the composition of alcohol, disrupt the balance of the development of the child (physical and mental).
- Alcohol is instantly absorbed into the blood , and the placenta is not a barrier for him.
- Not only ethyl alcohol is harmful , but also alcohol processing products in particular acetaldehyde. The result is damage to the nervous system of the fetus and a negative effect on all cells of the body.
- Alcohol also disturbs the metabolism and reduces the amount of vitamins (and folic acid) in the blood.
It is worth remembering that the main "bookmark" and the subsequent formation of organs in the fetus occurs from 3 to 13 weeks.
It is during this period that you need to be attentive to the unborn child and your health, protecting the future child as much as possible from the effects of harmful factors.
further development, and improvement of organs occurs from 14 weeks
. Most likely, negative factors will not affect the development of organs, but they can cause violations of the functions of these organs.
"I didn't know I was pregnant." Alcohol in the first two weeks of pregnancy
Of course, a couple of glasses of wine drunk during the entire period of pregnancy, most likely, will not lead to irreversible consequences. But situations, the quality of alcohol and organisms are different. Therefore, it is better to endure once again and drink juice
than later regret their incontinence. There are situations when a woman consumes alcohol, while still not aware of her pregnancy. Do you have such a case? Do not panic. The main thing is to refrain from all bad habits in the remaining period.
What happens in these important first two weeks of pregnancy
?
- Fabric bookmarks the unborn child and its organs do not occur in the first two weeks.
- Ovum (fertilized) at this stage of pregnancy very defenseless , and each negative factor (in particular, alcohol) acts according to the “all or nothing” scheme. That is, either it does not affect the development of the fetus, or it kills the embryo.
Just these two weeks go before the next menstruation, and during this period a woman, traditionally, does not yet know that she is already in position. Do not worry too much about alcoholic beverages taken at this time. But here to stop further use, of course, it is necessary.
Reviews of women
- I realized with horror that in the first two weeks I drank both wine and harmful canned beer. Now I don’t even go close to alcohol. One consolation is that at this time the organs are not yet formed. I read that the fetus is not even attached to the uterus in the first week. But still not on my own.
- Alcohol is extremely harmful to the fetus! And you don’t have to listen to anyone - they say, there will be no harm if you drink a little ... You can feel the harm after birth! So it is better not to conduct such experiments.
- The egg is attached to the uterus on the fifth day. So in the early days, drinking alcohol will not bring harm. But then it is better not to smoke, not to drink, to walk and rest more. Me, here, the doctor advised beer to wash the kidneys.)) I twisted it at the temple and went for the juice.
I found out about the pregnancy when my son was already five weeks old. A couple of days before the visit to the consultation, I met old friends, and we drank two liters of wine with them. Of course, I got scared when the doctor said - stock up on diapers. In general, I didn’t drink a drop for the rest of my pregnancy. Yes, and did not want to - disgusted. The baby was born healthy, on time, there were no problems.
- I have a girlfriend, when she got pregnant, she couldn’t get past the beer at all - she almost salivated. I drank it in a glass sometimes, when it was completely unbearable. Her daughter is now twenty years old, clever and beautiful. Nothing happened. True, in those days, beer was different. Now even non-pregnant beer is dangerous to drink.)
- I think, if in reasonable quantities, then it's not scary. Not alcoholics! Well, I drank a glass of wine for the holiday ... So what? Expensive wine, high quality. It is unlikely that it will do any harm. It is clear that the baby will not benefit from wine or beer, but when such a strong “thirst”, then the body means it is necessary. You can't fool the body.
- It seems to me that there is nothing terrible if you drink something in the first days (when you don’t know about pregnancy yet). Even strong. In the end, for the presence of deviations and calm the conscience. But the nerves that will be spent because of some “pair of glasses” are much worse. One friend was nervous - the threat of miscarriage in two weeks of pregnancy. In general, everything is individual.
- The first days of my pregnancy fell on the New Year holidays. Where without champagne New Year? Nowhere. And then my husband's birthday, then my girlfriend's ... And each time - a glass of red wine. Nothing happened. My child was born healthy in every sense - a hero.))
Is it possible to drink beer during pregnancy? This question worries many women, since during pregnancy there may be an irresistible craving for this drink. Someone had never drunk it before, and during pregnancy, taste and olfactory sensations changed, so they wanted to, and someone was fond of it before. But, as you know, pregnancy is a special state of a woman’s body, when she is responsible not only for her health, but also for the health of the baby, so you need to be very careful about what we eat, drink, what lifestyle we lead, etc. d.
The influence of beer during pregnancy on the maternal and fetal organism
Currently, all doctors agree that beer during pregnancy is categorically contraindicated.
This is due to the fact that this intoxicating drink can have a negative impact on the processes of division and differentiation of fetal cells, from which the organs and systems of the baby are formed. How exactly this effect will manifest itself is not completely known.
In addition, not everyone develops the teratogenic effect of beer, and in whom it will definitely manifest itself is also unknown. But sometimes the consequences are very deplorable, leading to the development of fetal anomalies that are incompatible with life. Therefore, a pregnant woman should think several times before raising a glass of beer.
The effect of beer on pregnancy is that alcohol has a teratogenic effect.
This means that this intoxicating drink interferes with the work of the genetic apparatus of cells, so various mutations can occur, which lead to certain pathological manifestations.
Regular or occasional beer drinking during pregnancy can lead to the following complications:
- intrauterine growth retardation syndrome;
- chronic intrauterine hypoxia;
- placental insufficiency;
- withdrawal syndrome;
- threat of termination of pregnancy, etc.
Against the background of drinking beer, the function of the placenta is disturbed, which leads to a violation of the nutritional, respiratory, protective and other functions of this organ. Therefore, such children become more vulnerable to the action of damaging factors. They gain weight poorly, lag behind in physical development, etc. Due to a violation of the fetoplacental complex, pregnancy can be interrupted, as the processes of formation and differentiation of the placenta are disrupted.
Withdrawal syndrome is another unpleasant condition that can occur when pregnant women drink beer. Beer during pregnancy, which was consumed in the first and second trimester, can lead to addiction, which in the third trimester is most often manifested by withdrawal syndrome. Its clinical features are:
- trembling in the hands;
- headache;
- irritability;
- nausea and vomiting.
The diagnostic criterion is the rapid relief of symptoms after drinking beer again. However, this should not be seen as a way out of the current situation; rather, it indicates a formed dependence.
Metabolism of beer during pregnancy
Beer and pregnancy are two incompatible concepts also because the metabolic pathways for the transformation of beer change.
Normally, alcohol is metabolized and inactivated in the liver by the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase. During pregnancy, the activity of this enzyme decreases, so more alcohol remains in the blood (about 2.7 times).
In this regard, the toxic effect of beer on the body of a pregnant woman and her baby is most often manifested. This can be manifested by the following symptoms, which occur even when drinking one glass of this drink:
- nausea and vomiting;
- terrible headaches;
- signs of a threatened abortion (pain in the lower abdomen, spotting, etc.);
- severe weakness and other symptoms.
Therefore, drinking beer during pregnancy is prohibited so that the gestational period does not endanger and does not disturb the woman's well-being.
Non-alcoholic beer and pregnancy
The question regarding the use of non-alcoholic beer during pregnancy is also resolved categorically, that is, it is not allowed to be consumed by a pregnant woman. Non-alcoholic beer during pregnancy is contraindicated, as it contains a large amount of preservatives. They can have an extremely negative effect on the growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, any products that contain preservatives in their composition are not recommended during pregnancy.
In conclusion, it should be noted that the harm of beer for pregnant women is undeniable. Therefore, throughout the entire pregnancy, you should stop drinking this drink so as not to harm the baby and yourself. The use of only approved products at this time is the key to a successful pregnancy, since the “right” products will be spent on plastic processes that are very intensive in the body of the fetus.
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